Breakingviews: Defrauding Uncle Sam Breakingviews columnists discuss the latest twists in the U.S. mortgage mess involving Citigroup and Bank of America.Author(s): No creator set

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Terry Hodgkinson Inaugural Lecture Terry has led the Regional Development Agency, Yorkshire Forward, as its Chair for seven years, overseeing the Agency in growing the economy of the Yorkshire and Humber region. He was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2010 with the award of a CBE for services to business and regeneration and was recently appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire. He has recently launched his new business, entitled ‘Inspiration for Industry Education and Regeneration’. He holds a Visiting PAuthor(s): Terry Hodgkinson,Leeds Metropolitan University

In general terms, the following mechanisms operate at the active site of an enzyme to bring about the conversion of substrate to product:

Charged groups at the enzyme active site alter the distribution of electrons in the substrate. By affecting the electron distributions in key atoms in the substrate, the enzyme can destabilise existing bonds and favour the formation of new bonds. This principle is illustrated below, using as an example the hydrolysis

US Presidents Video--First Ladies Students will enjoy this funny, fact filled video about the First Ladies of the United States. Each character is animated using a real picture of the First Lady's face. A fun fact is given for First Lady. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections in the classroom. (1:50)Author(s): No creator set

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Washington Booker, III In May of 1963, black elementary, middle, and high school students in Birmingham left school to participate in a four-day civil rights demonstration. Washington Booker was among approximately 2,000 students who were arrested and jailed for their part in what came to be known as the Children's Crusade. In this interview, Booker describes his experience. (6:17)Author(s): No creator set

Attention to Scaling In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad analyzes the bar graph data showing the number of bugs in each room in the Cybrary. After comparing their bar graph to the one created by Hacker, the CyberSquad realizes that the issue may be a difference in scale. This segment is the second of three segments. Check out “Inventing Bar Graphs” to see how the CyberSquad created their bar graph. Watch “The Power of the Whole Picture” to see how they explain the Author(s): No creator set

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Stories from the Stone Age - 15 of 15 This final story explains the importance of sharing and obligation to the survival of the community including protection from the armed chief. The sheep were breed to produce better wool and the result was spinning and weaving. The beginning of medicine is explained. The differences in the various areas in the Middle East and Europe and violence are shown as well in the quest for more land. The Iron Age is also introduced. (09:39)Author(s): No creator set

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Splitting Bears Students will learn sequencing (beginning, middle, end) by using a bear pattern.Author(s): No creator set

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Taking the Citizenship Oath In the registering process, after going through a number of steps and passing the examinations many immigrants have to take a citizenship oath. In this video clip, American citizens discuss what it was like taking the citizenship oath. (2:07)Author(s): No creator set

Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (see this for details on how) and send us the zip file to DefragShow@microsoft.com. We will also be checking comme

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Ten Tips for Improving Under performing Schools Guided by research, educators at Cochrane Collegiate
have homed in on ten top teaching methods, and teachers receive weekly PD to help them implement their what they call their top ten best practices, which they call their non-negotiables, and teachers must implement them in every lesson, every day. The full article is here:
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-school-turnaround-student-engagement-tipsAuthor(s): No creator set